New Moon in Libra 2007

Energetics:  Libra is ruled by the element of air and the planet Venus.  Its symbol is the scales and that of course symbolizes Libra's propensity for balance, justice and diplomacy.  It is also the sign of love, relationships, marriages, partnerships, art, beauty, romance, and femininty. 

This Libra New Moon happens late Wednesday evening and will be transiting my 7th house which is also the house that Libra rules.  For me this means that the effects of this moon are just more intensified. :)  Here is a read up on the 7th house from Astrology.com:

The Seventh House is commonly referred to as the House of Partnership. With this House, we see a shift away from the self toward another -- a partner. By cooperating with and relating to another we unite for the purpose of achieving something. Purpose is important to the Seventh House -- the act of accomplishing something great or small for the self, the partnership and even society as a whole. In uniting with another, we also become a more valuable member of our world: we make a contribution, one small cog in the wheel of life. We have purpose. Cooperation and partnership help to expedite our purpose in life.

Through a partnership, we fill out our essential being. Suddenly, we see ourselves in context. Through a partnership in which we work, play, love and/or create, we are fully formed and completed. The other half helps to make us whole. Ultimately, how we relate to others will help to define the success we have as a human being and as a member of humankind.

The Seventh House shows us that partnerships can take many forms: marriage, business relationships, contracts, legalities, negotiations and agreements. We will cooperate to a greater or lesser extent in these varied partnerships. The quality of that cooperation, in essence how we relate to the other, is key to the Seventh House. Why do we choose this partnership? Is it for love or money? Practical reasons? Social considerations? There are many reasons for uniting with another. We may choose to fill voids we see in ourselves. We may simply want the company and companionship of another. The partnerships we form say a great deal about ourselves and also serve to teach us much. This House wants us to know that the quality of our partnerships will enhance our lives, make them fuller, more special and better for everyone.

Tensions within a partnership also serve to teach us lessons. For this reason, the Seventh House also focuses on the darker side of our unions. Divorce, lawsuits and treaties all fall within this House. At its worst, a partnership may create enemies -- and on a more global scale, these rifts can deteriorate into war. It is our reaction to this adversity which will shape the partnerships yet to come.

Lunarmusings:

I wrote an email recently to our magical blogging sister, Maddie, where I said that Love is not for the faint of heart.  And for me, at this time, with this Moon, this is what is up for review for me.  Who am I in Love?  Who do I choose to be?  And when the dance becomes too tense, too risky, too unstable, what do I need?  Who will I be?  What do I do?  And more importantly, what lesson is Love trying to gift me with? 

For the rest of the world... :)  tomorrow is a perfect night for that list. You know the one I'm talking about.  That list for the Beloved.  And if you find yourself next to the Beloved already, then perhaps your list can be about all the things you are grateful for and perhaps what more wonderful things you want to add to the partnership.  Let this moon be a celebration of what you have, and what is on its way to you. 

Relationships are the places where we meet ourselves, grow and find that there is indeed an Other.  Who do you choose to be in relationship with?  Who are you in your relationships?  How can we all learn to bless each other in the time we spend together on this Earth?

Intention for this Lunation Cycle

Right now, mine is to breathe and be present.  And always in all ways, to trust Love.

Blessings to all of you.

Comments

[bella]

You ARE love. It is your essence, you being, your gift, your practice. It IS you.

[maddie]

I trust in Love. I am love.

"When one of us gets lost, is not here,
he must be inside us. There's no
place like that anywhere in the world."

Rumi

(hugs)